Introduction programme from Arbetsförmedlingen

Last updated:
22 3 2018

Arbetsförmedlingen provides a special form of support for people who have just been granted a residence permit. This is known as the introduction programme, and its aim is for you to learn Swedish, find a job and start earning your own money as quickly as possible.

In order to participate in the programme you need to:

Be between 20 and 64 years old.

Have been granted a residence permit as a refugee or a quota refugee, be in need of protection, or be a close relative of someone who is any of these.

Arbetsförmedlingen has produced short films that explain what the introduction programme is.

When are the activities in the introduction programme done?

The activities in your programme plan are done during 40 hours each week. In most cases you will take part in the introduction programme for 24 months.

In some cases you may participate in the introduction programme for fewer hours per week or for fewer months in total. This might be if you:

Get a job or begin a training programme while you're still on the introduction programme.

Are on parental leave for a few days every week.

Have a functional impairment.

Are ill and cannot participate for 40 hours a week.

If you are on parental leave during the course of the introduction programme you may be allowed to make up for the time on the programme you missed by participating again. There is a limit of 12 months for such repeat participation.